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$58,451 GS-10 Step 1 in OMAHA (2020)
$75,988 GS-10 Step 10 in OMAHA (2020)
+$8,205 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for OMAHA

Each step below already includes the 16.33% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $58,451 $2,248.12 $28.01 +$8,205
Step 2 $60,400 $2,323.08 $28.94 +$8,479
Step 3 $62,348 $2,398.00 $29.87 +$8,752
Step 4 $64,297 $2,472.96 $30.81 +$9,026
Step 5 $66,245 $2,547.88 $31.74 +$9,299
Step 6 $68,194 $2,622.85 $32.68 +$9,573
Step 7 $70,142 $2,697.77 $33.61 +$9,846
Step 8 $72,091 $2,772.73 $34.54 +$10,120
Step 9 $74,039 $2,847.65 $35.48 +$10,393
Step 10 $75,988 $2,922.62 $36.41 +$10,667

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more OMAHA pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • OMAHA GS-10 Step 1 $58,451
  • Locality add-on +$8,205
  • Adjustment percent 16.33%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • OMAHA GS-10 Step 10 $75,988

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-10 in OMAHA: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2020, the OMAHA pay area adds a 16.33% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in OMAHA

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in OMAHA earns roughly $2,248 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,923. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 OMAHA page.

Other grades in OMAHA

GS-10 in OMAHA questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in OMAHA?
    In 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in OMAHA earns $58,451 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,988. This is 16.33% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in OMAHA?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For OMAHA in 2020, it is 16.33%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,205 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in OMAHA?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in OMAHA earns roughly $2,248 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.